At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
We are excited to offer two part‑time Phlebotomist positions, each for 20 hours per week.
The collection of quality blood samples from patients is vital in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.
We offer Phlebotomy services in a range of locations across North Midlands including Macclesfield and Leighton, ward based, community multi‑cubicle locations and community appointment‑based clinics. Attention to detail is important, along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast‑paced patient environment.
Based at Macclesfield, the successful applicants would be expected to work at various Phlebotomy clinics. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
It is a requirement of your role that you have access to a vehicle for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital premises. You must be responsible for ensuring the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and for the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be required to collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture and capillary techniques.
* After a period of training, work independently and as part of a team, according to service requirements.
* Be an efficient and flexible member of the phlebotomy team assisting in the delivery of the service.
* Communicate with patients in a mature, discreet and professional manner, with due regard to confidentiality.
* Liaise with other healthcare professionals in person or by telephone.
* Work as a team within Phlebotomy following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure a high quality service.
* Comply with the standard operating procedures pertaining to the centrifugation and bar coding of samples and order comms.
* Work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety, and Quality.
Company Overview
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role. We are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone can fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Maxine Ward
Job title: Phlebotomy Manager
Email address: maxine.ward@uhnm.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01782 674261
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